Manager Design Engineering

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Date: Oct 17, 2026

Location: Maple Grove, MN, US

The Functional Manager (FM), Design Engineering role is responsible for the strategic direction, operational excellence, and talent development within a specific engineering service function in a designated site. He/She ensures the efficient and effective delivery of high-quality engineering services, aligning with project requirements, company objectives, and industry best practices. He/She fosters a collaborative and innovative environment, driving continuous improvement and technical expertise locally and in partnership with the global functional team.

By leveraging technical mastery and refined communication capabilities, the FM navigates technical and operational obstacles, promotes extreme ownership, and removes execution barriers across cross-functional groups. The FM actively manages resource allocation, fosters professional development, and guides direct reports to meet individual growth aspirations and organizational demands. Building upon established functional performance, the leader will scale department capabilities to satisfy expanding business needs.

Functional Leadership and Strategic Planning

Implement the strategic vision and roadmap for the assigned engineering service function, aligning with overall company goals.

Develops and leads a customer service focused culture within functional teams and customer projects. Monitors customer satisfaction and project health as an indicator of performance.

Lead the deployment of strategic (Global Engineering) improvements within function, and coordinate site-wide deployment efforts.

Team Management and Talent Development

Manages resources and costs effectively:
Develops and adheres to operating plans and budgets for capital and direct expenditures while balancing the needs of the employee, the customer and Celestica

Recruit, onboard, and retain top talent, ensuring the team has the necessary skills and expertise.

Develop functional group engineers, technicians, and support staff, fostering a high-performance culture. Requires the leveraging of mentorship and training strategies integrating technical leaders and SMEs for detailed technical development.

Identifies and develops leaders within the functional team to ensure healthy leadership succession. Provides effective career coaching and mentorship to accelerate career growth.

Collaborates with other design centers and business units to understand their expertise, tools, processes, and capabilities to ensure Celestica’s strengths are utilized.

Set yearly plans and goals for the department, give direction on expected performance, provide regular performance evaluations and ongoing feedback. Accountable for all department objectives and achieving agreed targets for key performance indicators.

Project Execution and Delivery

Oversee the delivery of engineering projects on time and within budget within the assigned functional area. Assist with root cause analysis, problem solving, and review of technical outputs

Review and ensure strong technical content in business proposals and quotes within the respective discipline to increase the win rate.

Technical Knowledge and Innovation

Ensure that the team is equipped with the necessary tools and resources to perform their tasks effectively.

Ability to provide technical guidance and support to the team, resolving complex problems and engineering challenges.

Keep up to date with relevant industry knowledge and regulations, recommending and implementing improvements to enhance functional capabilities.

Process Improvement and Quality Assurance

Define and establish functional standards, processes, and best…